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Research Review: Vaginal Valium

13/5/2019

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I had a patient ask recently about the use of valium suppositories for pelvic pain due to tight muscles.  Specifically they were concerned about whether or not the medication would be felt in the rest of the body.  

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Tailbone Pain and Sitting Posture (Coccydynia- Part 2)

19/12/2017

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What if one day, for no apparent reason, you started having pain when you tried to sit.  No injury proceeded this- no fall, no sexual trauma, no infection.  Just a seemly random, inexplicable pain at your tailbone in sitting.

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Physical therapy for female sexual pain

24/2/2016

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In a previous article, I discussed some of the many possible causes of female sexual pain. In this follow-up I will discuss how physical therapy can address some sources of pain with sex, give guidance on how to find a therapist, and offer tips to consider when engaging in this specialized type of physical therapy.

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Why does it hurt when I have sex?  An overview of possibilities

21/9/2015

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​The Mayo Clinic terms pain associated with sexual stimulation or vaginal contact as “sexual pain disorder,” and categorizes this as a type of female sexual dysfunction.  More commonly we speak of “dyspareunia” to refer to pain with sex.  It can present in a number of different ways; it may be internal or external, it may or may not prevent orgasm, and it may even occur after sexual activity. ​

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New research publication: manual therapy for infertility

30/6/2015

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 Incredible!  Success rates were equal to or greater than standard medical success rates for women with PCOS, blocked fallopian tubes, endometriosis, and high FSH.  When preformed pre-tranfer, therapy also improved IVF rates by 50%.

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Often injured, rarely treated: tailbone misalignment

10/9/2014

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Chronic lower back discomfort. Stiff neck. Pelvic floor dysfunction such as pain with intercourse or urinary incontinence. Inability to sit squarely or for long periods of time. Pain with bowel movements. These are symptoms I see commonly grouped together in patients coming for treatment. What’s the connection?

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Physical therapy for endometriosis adhesions and symptoms

14/7/2014

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As a women’s health physical therapist specializing in pain and scar tissue, I frequently see patients in clinic with intense, often debilitating pain caused by endometriosis. ​

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New research publication: Bowel obstruction quality of life

7/3/2014

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This study paves the way for future research on the life threatening condition of small bowel obstruction

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New research publication: severe adhesions in a child

28/2/2014

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I'm honored to have been part of this case report published by the Clear Passage research team, on a child involved in a severe motor vehicle accident.  This child suffered from extensive adhesions and was helped with manual physical therapy.

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  • Home
  • Get To Know Us
  • Physical Therapy
    • Women's and Men's Health >
      • Bladder and Bowel Concerns
      • Postpartum
      • Pain with Intercourse
      • Vaginal and Rectal Pain
      • Pelvic Pain
      • Coccydynia
      • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
      • Post Surgical
      • Headaches
    • Scar Tissue >
      • How We Treat It
      • Hysterectomy
      • Post Mastectomy and Augmentation
      • C-section and Episiotomy
      • Other Scarring
    • Chronic Pain
    • Self Treatment Aides >
      • Coccydynia Self-Help
      • Sacroiliac Pain Self-Help
      • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Self-Help
      • Sore or Stiff Muscles Self-Help
    • FAQ
  • Telehealth
  • Contact
  • Blog
  • Pelvic Pain Support Group